#373A8A Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#373a8a is a saturated, cool-leaning indigo that sits comfortably between navy and violet. Its depth makes it an excellent choice for moody web backgrounds where high contrast is needed, as white text remains readable against it. Because it is darker and fairly muted, use it as a dominant base color. If you are curious about how to make purple, this hex code shows how blue and violet can blend.
Questions about #373a8a
What is #373a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #373a8a is rgb(55, 58, 138), in HSL hsl(238, 43%, 38%) and in CMYK 60%, 58%, 0%, 46%.
Does #373a8a work well as a primary background color?
#373a8a is an excellent choice for a dominant background because its dark, saturated tone provides high contrast against white text. It effectively grounds a design without the harshness of pure black, making it ideal for modern, moody user interfaces.
What colors pair well with #373a8a?
Is #373a8a readable on white or black?
#373a8a has a 9.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.